Tributes continue to pour in for one of Rwanda’s finest DJs, Virgil Karuranga, aka DJ Miller, who passed away this morning, April 5 at King Faisal Hospital. The 29-year old reportedly succumbed to heart related complications after he developed signs of a stroke. The sad news about his death was confirmed by DJ Toxxyk, Miller’s fellow member of Dream Team DJs, who was waiting for his body at King Faisal Hospital. A grief-stricken DJ Toxxyk confirmed to The New Times: “Yeah, he passed on this morning. It’s so sad! I am now waiting for his body.” Bruce Twagira, DJ Miller’s close friend, told The New Times that the DJ had no illness until he was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. DJ Miller had established himself as one of the most famous and respected DJs in the country, spinning the discs at major music events and festivals for the past half-decade. He was the co-founder of Dream Team DJs, established in 2013, alongside DJ Toxxyk, Karim and DJ Marnaud. Tributes Tributes poured in on social media since the news of his death broke, as a number of celebrities in the entertainment industry including musicians, fellow DJs, and media personalities lead the tributes to the deceased. I honestly don’t know where to start but thank you for always supporting me Miller @DeejayMiller5 this is so painful. Sending healing prayers to your family.💔🙏🏽 — Miss Rwanda 2020 (@NaomieNishimwe) April 5, 2020 View this post on Instagram R.I.P VIRGIL 💔!!!! YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS ! I PRAY FOR YOUR WIFE AND YOUR LITTLE BABY ! 💔 DJ MILLER! HAPPY BOYS NEVER DIE ! A post shared by Meddy (@meddyonly) on Apr 5, 2020 at 11:21am PDT Artistes including The Ben, Nirere Shanel, Charly na Nina and others led tributes to the prominent DJ, who is survived by a wife and a six-month old daughter. View this post on Instagram R.i.paradise Mon frère Dj Miller you will always be in our Hearts 💔 A post shared by Social Mula🦍 a.k.a DYNAMIC (@iamsocial_mula) on Apr 5, 2020 at 9:11am PDT Lion Imanzi wrote: “So sad to hear about the untimely passing of this gentle giant and great deejay/artiste. You will be greatly missed! #RIPDJMiller” “This is unbelievable! You are gone too soon brother…till we meet again!” said former Miss Rwanda, Doriane Kundwa. Singer Yvan Buravan said: “One of the best DJs, my big brother from high school, a kind and funny soul full of life and, suddenly….we lose you? Rest in peace brother. My condolences to your wife and baby and the Dream Team DJs family. Miss you big time!” View this post on Instagram A kind soul loved by many Rest in power King! May memories comfort everyone who had the privilege of knowing you and sharing a smile with you. God enjoy your laughs Miller is a remarquable character but cover his whole family. RIP Dj Miller🕊 A post shared by SCILLAH🇷🇼 (@scillah1) on Apr 5, 2020 at 11:08am PDT Oda Paccy commented: “I dont know what is wrong with this Year! RIP brother. You will be remembered forever. We will always pray for you! May Lord comfort your family and friends.” Queen Cha added: “This is so heartbreaking! RIP Miller! Gone too soon!” View this post on Instagram May your soul Rest In Peace Brother! Allah Akwakire! . . R.I.P Brother @dj_millerr A post shared by Lucky 🎬 🎤 📺 (@luckmannzeyimana) on Apr 5, 2020 at 4:08am PDT View this post on Instagram May your soul Rest In Peace Brother! Allah Akwakire! . . R.I.P Brother @dj_millerr A post shared by Lucky 🎬 🎤 📺 (@luckmannzeyimana) on Apr 5, 2020 at 4:08am PDT Uncle Austin wrote: “This is unbelievable. Miller, you cant be gone brother!”
